Homes covered in limescale can be fixed with two items you already own

Cleaning guru Jess Farinha has outed the secret to eradicating stubborn limescale and it's not what you'd expect—citric acid and baking soda!

Miineral-rich tap water might give kettles and faucets their crusty exterior , but there's an easy home remedy for that. Homes wrestling with this all-too-familiar foe can now rest easy thanks to this kitchen cupboard magic .

Jess drops the bombshell: "One very effective way to combat limescale stains caused by a dripping tap is citric acid combined with baking soda." It seems half the fight against the hard, chalky deposits is knowing the right weapons, and Jess doesn’t hold back on the attack plan she swears by, as reported by the Express .

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The cleaning ace lays down a foolproof tactic: "Sprinkle baking soda liberally over the area; this will be your mild abrasive. Then mix a tablespoon of citric acid powder with warm water until it dissolves. Dip a cloth in this, wetting it, then press it over the limescale stain."

While some sing the praises of white vinegar, Jess champions citric acid as a fiercer adversary in the battle against persistent mineral layers. And according to her wisdom, letting your armaments sit pays dividends: "Allow the cloth to stay there for about 30 minutes to give this solution some time to seep in and dissolve the limescale."

"Afterward, gently scrub with a toothbrush or soft-bristle brush to avoid scratching the surface, especially if dealing with taps or other sensitive finishes," she advised.

Jess Farinha then shared a nifty trick for those hard-to-reach areas or particularly stubborn mineral deposits: "For those with tight spaces or where the mineral buildup is stubborn, a lemon rind rubbed right onto the stain has that extra citrus oomph that can help the minerals dislodge."

The cleaning expert's final wisdom is to "rinse off well with warm water and dry the area with a microfibre cloth". While many stick to vinegar solutions, Jess recommends an alternative duo of baking soda and citric acid which, although "less famous than the vinegar method", is her personal go-to.

She outlined their advantages: "It's an extremely good way of removing harder, long-standing limescale marks."

This mix doesn't just bust stains – it also leaves your loo smelling fresh with a "nice citrus scent" – this isn't just any old clean, it ensures your bathroom is both spotless and aromatic.

Jess Farinha is more than your average cleaner; this professional neatness enthusiast and inventive founder of London House Cleaners prides herself on her efficient and fragrant cleaning techniques.